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Cover of Who Discovered How to Breathe Underwater?: Jacques Cousteau

Who Discovered How to Breathe Underwater?: Jacques Cousteau

Ned Wolfe, illustrated by Caroline Hu

This graphic novel follows French naval officer Jacques Cousteau as he helps develop the Aqua-Lung, described as the first modern scuba device. The device enables diving that is safer, longer, and deeper. Cousteau's story brings together his interests in tinkering, filmmaking, and the sea, alongside friendship, experimentation, and invention. It explores the work behind a new way of experiencing underwater life.

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Themes
Inventions · Ocean Life · Science · Technology And Engineering
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Published
November 4, 2025
Pages
64
ISBN-13
9780593385647
Language
English
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